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Description

A unique find! Discovered as a limb sport of Arirang Asian pear tree, Doug Keithly found a real winner. The fruit was noticeably different in that it ripened four weeks earlier and had a distinct shape and attractive russet color. He named the variety after the most precious thing he could think of – his wife Peggy.

The tree grows upright with a slight spreading nature. Its fruit is crisp and juicy with a green to golden yellow russeted skin. The fruit’s flesh is white with slight cream-yellow tint. Its taste is sweet and refreshing with a pleasant aroma. Fruit shape is more conical than most Asian pears. Fruit keeps well in proper storage — approximately 8 months. Discovered in 2003 in Yakima, Washington. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late August. Pollinator required: choose another pear variety like New Century, Hosui, or Bartlett. May be covered by patent (U.S.P.P. application filed).

Characteristics

Bloom Color

White

Fruit Color

Yellow

Fruit Size

Medium - Large

Pollination

Pollinator Needed

Ripens/Harvest

Late August To Early September

Shade/Sun

Full Sun

Soil Composition

Loamy

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH Level

6.0 - 7.0

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Texture

Firm, Crisp

Years to Bear

4 - 6

Zone Range

4 - 8

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8

My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

The mature size of this variety depends on the version you choose to plant:

Standard

18 - 20' Tall X 12 - 13' Wide

Dwarf

8 - 10' Tall X 6 - 7' Wide

Recommended Spacing

The space needed for this variety to grow depends on the size you plant:

Standard

18 - 20'

Dwarf

8 - 10'

Recommended Pollinators

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Our experts recommend planting one of the following within 50' for optimum pollination.

Shipping Information

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Our Promise of Satisfaction

1 Year Warranty

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BEST ANSWER:It has some resistance to fire blight, like its parent tree; however, if fire blight is a known issue in your area, then you may still need to prepare to control it to keep your trees in great shape.

BEST ANSWER:It has some resistance to fire blight, like its parent tree; however, if fire blight is a known issue in your area, then you may still need to prepare to control it to keep your trees in great shape.

Customer Reviews

I have been a Stark Brothers client for over 40 years and have to say that the Asian Pear is my favorite and all my friends love them too. Pears and apples are trees easy to grow here in PA (The late frosts don't seem to bother the apples and pears because of their later blooming) I purchased 2 recently for my son for his new home. When I saw this Peggy Asian pear I had to get one for myself. I have 8 Asian Pears now.

My Asian wife and kids crave Asian pears, wanted a giant Asian pear but needed a pollinator so Peggy was chosen when I got the Giant.

I could be because I have access to free compost through our city so use it heavily, but I Planted both last year, they grew well for one years growth, but this second year the growth has been amazing, I have never had such success with a tree. Seven pears set this year, I will be guarding them with a pellet gun from the squirrels and the kids so I get to try one. The new growth has been so fast and full, I will need to prune heavily this winter, and can't even imagine how many pears I will be getting after just two years of growth.

I purchased a Peggy Asian Pear in 2016 along with a Bartlett Pear. The Bartlett is doing fine but the Peggy Asian Pear died after the first year. I contacted Stark Bros. and they replaced the Pear. I planted the new pair in the spring of 2017 but it died again after only one year. I have four other fruit trees planted in the same area and they are all doing fine.